A special ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome has marked the successful recovery of a stolen photo portrait of Winston Churchill, known as “The Roaring Lion,” after a two-year international search by police.

Yousuf Karsh's 'Roaring Lion' portrait of Churchill, stolen in 2022 from Ottawa’s Fairmont Chateau Laurier and recovered in Italy, is unveiled during a ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome, Italy, September 19, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

The famed black-and-white portrait known as The Roaring Lion should be rehung in the Château Laurier by the end of next month

MADRID (AP) — Defending champion Italy will take on Argentina in the first round of the Davis Cup Finals in November. Thursday’s draw for the last eight in the southern Spanish city of Malaga also set up the United States against Australia, Germany against Canada and the Netherlands against Spain.

Reigning champions Italy will face Argentina in the Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout in Malaga in November with the United States set for a blockbuster clash against Australia.

MADRID -- Defending champion Italy will take on Argentina in the first round of the Davis Cup Finals in November. Thursday's draw for the last eight in the southern Spanish city of Malaga also set up the United States against Australia, Germany against Canada and the Netherlands against Spain.